Invasion Games Explained PDF

**What are invasion games?** **Invasion games** are team games where the purpose is to: - invade the opponent's territory or zone to score goals or points; - protect your own territory to prevent the opposition from scoring goals or points. They are played within a certain period of time...

**What are invasion games?** **Invasion games** are team games where the purpose is to: - invade the opponent's territory or zone to score goals or points; - protect your own territory to prevent the opposition from scoring goals or points. They are played within a certain period of time, with an equal number of players on each team. **Invasion games** are usually fast-paced, and focus on teamwork, 
keeping possession, attacking, and defending. **What are some examples of invasion games?** **Invasion games** are common games for children to play in school as they encourage teamwork. Some popular invasion games include: **Netball** A person shooting a ball Description automatically generatedNetball is a non-contact team sport that includes players attempting to score points by getting the ball into their opponent's net. Each team consists of seven players, and the game is played on a rectangular court. The Netball World Cup takes place every four years, and was founded in 1963. **Learn more by checking out the '[What is Netball?](https://www.twinkl.com.ph/teaching-wiki/netball)' Teaching Wiki.** **Hockey** Hockey is another invasion game that is a non-contact sport. Players have to hit a hard ball into their opponent's goal with a hockey stick. Hockey has one of the biggest courts of all the invasion games, making it quite a tiring game! **Find more information in the '[What is Hockey?](https://www.twinkl.com.ph/teaching-wiki/hockey)' Teaching Wiki.** **Basketball** A basketball with black lines Description automatically generatedBasketball allows the player to bounce the ball to reach their opponent's net. There are only 5 players per team on the rectangular court at any time, and players are allowed to run into any area of the court. **Read more in the '[What is Basketball?](https://www.twinkl.com.ph/teaching-wiki/basketball)' Teaching Wiki.** **Tag Rugby** This is a great sport to introduce children to rugby as it\'s a non-contact version. In this invasion game, children wear belts with tags that can be removed by a player on the opposite team. Players can score points by placing the rugby ball over the try line. **If you'd like to learn more about this sport, have a read of the '[What is Tag Rugby?](https://www.twinkl.com.ph/teaching-wiki/tag-rugby)' Teaching Wiki.** **Football** A football ball in a net Description automatically generatedOne of the most played invasion games in the world, football is played by two teams of 11 players. In football, it's against the rules to use your hands to play the ball. There are also huge football competitions such as the [World Cup](https://www.twinkl.com.ph/resource/twinkl-move-pe-ks2-womens-world-cup-active-assembly-pack-t2-mov-569) and the [UEFA European Championships](https://www.twinkl.com.ph/event/uefa-euro-2020-2021). **What are the benefits of invasion games for children?** There are lots of positive reasons to play **invasion games** with children. They include developing new skills and physical benefits such as: **Sense of fair play**: This applies specifically to values such as honesty, self-control, bravery, and persistence. It's also associated with how players should treat people equally, show self-control while communicating with others (e.g. staying calm under pressure), and display respect for both referees and opponents. **Team work**: **Invasion games** are played as teams who all have a shared purpose or goal - to score the most points and win the game. This type of learning experience is fantastic for children. These team work skills can be applied in lots of other areas of their education, and into their adult life. **Friendship**: Tying into team work skills, playing **invasion games** and working together towards a common goal is a lovely way to encourage friendships between your class. These friendships will no doubt encourage children to take part in sport more often, leading to them to enjoy physical activity, and going on to live healthy and active lives. **Overall fitness**: Invasion games require players to play a game of a set amount of time and are usually fast-paced. This type of sport will be especially useful for children to get plenty of physical activity in their week, and improve their fitness.